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The library at the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum is a research center that contains a wide variety of written and visual materials that promote the interdisciplinary study of American art, material culture, and everyday life in America into the 20th century. It includes books, periodicals, archival material, printed ephemera, and both historical and modern photographs. Special strengths include manufacturers' and retailers' catalogs, resources that describe craft techniques, advice l...

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Catalogue no. 112.
Catalogue no. 112.
by Sears, Roebuck and Company
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Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Manufactures--Catalogs.
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American colonies
American colonies
by Taylor, Alan
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Topic: United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
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International art glass catalogue : art and beveled glass in all its branches : church, memorial, society and domestic windows, Art Nouveau, prism, mitre beveled plate, leaded bevel, etc.
International art glass catalogue : art and beveled glass in all its branches : church, memorial, society and domestic windows, Art Nouveau, prism, mitre beveled plate, leaded bevel, etc.
by National Ornamental Glass Manufacturers Association of the United States and Canada.
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Topics: Art glass--Catalogs, Glass painting and staining--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Art glass, Trade...
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Catalogue of craftsman furniture made by Gustav Stickley at The Craftsman Workshops, Eastwood, N.Y.
Catalogue of craftsman furniture made by Gustav Stickley at The Craftsman Workshops, Eastwood, N.Y.
by Stickley, Gustav, 1858-1942
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January 1909.
Topics: Furniture--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Furniture
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Consumers guide no. 107.
Consumers guide no. 107.
by Sears, Roebuck and Company
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Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Department stores.
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Ways of seeing;
Ways of seeing;
by Berger, John
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"Based on the BBC television series with John Berger."
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Topics: Visual perception, Art, Perception visuelle, Schilderkunst, Psychologische aspecten
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Honor bilt modern homes.
Honor bilt modern homes.
by Sears, Roebuck and Company
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Topics: Architecture, Domestic--Designs and plans--Catalogs, Prefabricated houses--Catalogs, Trade...
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General price list.
General price list.
by Jeremiah Rotherman & Co. (London, England)
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Topics: Interior decoration--Catalogs, Clothing and dress--Catalogs.
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Catalog no. 124.
Catalog no. 124.
by Sears, Roebuck and Company
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Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Manufactures--Catalogs.
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Art in theory, 1815-1900 : an anthology of changing ideas
Art in theory, 1815-1900 : an anthology of changing ideas
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xx, 1097 p.; 24 cm
Topic: Art, Modern -- 19th century -- Philosophy
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Empire of cotton : a global history
Empire of cotton : a global history
by Beckert, Sven
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xxii, 615 pages : 25 cm
Topics: Cotton textile industry -- History, Cotton trade -- History, Cotton plantation workers -- History,...
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Pottery analysis : a sourcebook
Pottery analysis : a sourcebook
by Rice, Prudence M
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Bibliography: p. 487-542
Topics: Pottery, Ceramics
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REVERSING SAIL: A HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA.
REVERSING SAIL: A HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA.
by Gomez, Michael Angelo
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Album of ornamental granitic tiles.
Album of ornamental granitic tiles.
by Threlkeld Granite Co. Ltd. (Keswick, Cumberland, Eng.)
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Topics: Tiles--Catalogs, Granite, Trade catalogs--Tiles.
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Nature's metropolis
Nature's metropolis
by William Cronon
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Topics: Nature -- Effect of human beings on -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History -- 19th century, Chicago...
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Pennsylvania : a history of the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania : a history of the Commonwealth
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xxxi, 654 p. : 28 cm
Topics: Pennsylvania -- History, Pennsylvania -- Civilization
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Generations of captivity : a history of African-American slaves
Generations of captivity : a history of African-American slaves
by Berlin, Ira, 1941-
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Topics: Slavery, Slaves, Esclavage, Esclaves, Slavernij, Negers, Sklaverei
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Sweetness and power : the place of sugar in modern history
Sweetness and power : the place of sugar in modern history
by Mintz, Sidney W. (Sidney Wilfred), 1922-2015
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xxx, 274 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : 24 cm
Topics: Sugar -- Social aspects -- History, Sugar trade -- Social aspects -- History, Sucre -- Aspect...
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Fall and Winter, 1890-91 Fashion Catalogue / H. O'Neill and Co.
Fall and Winter, 1890-91 Fashion Catalogue / H. O'Neill and Co.
by H. O'Neill and Company
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Topics: Clothing and dress--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Clothing and dress.
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A dictionary of symbols
A dictionary of symbols
by Chevalier, Jean
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Topics: Signs and symbols -- Dictionaries, Folklore -- Dictionaries, Mythology -- Dictionaries, Symbolism...
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The preference for the primitive : episodes in the history of Western taste and art
The preference for the primitive : episodes in the history of Western taste and art
by Gombrich, E. H. (Ernst Hans), 1909-2001
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324 p., [8] p. of plates : 26 cm
Topics: Art -- Themes, motives, Aesthetics, Primitivism in art
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Catalogue no. 16, spring/summer / R. H. Macy & Co.
Catalogue no. 16, spring/summer / R. H. Macy & Co.
by Macy's (Firm)
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Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Department stores.
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Illustrated catalogue of staple and fancy notions.
Illustrated catalogue of staple and fancy notions.
by Carson Pirie Scott
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Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Dress accessories--Catalogs, Dry-goods--Catalogs, Musical...
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Twenty-four Craftsman houses, with floor plans.
Twenty-four Craftsman houses, with floor plans.
by Stickley, Gustav, 1858-1942
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Topic: Architecture, Domestic--Designs and plans.
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Spring & summer fashion catalogue.
Spring & summer fashion catalogue.
by H. O'Neill & Co. (New York, N.Y.)
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Topics: Clothing and dress--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Clothing and dress.
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Embroidery work of every description.
Embroidery work of every description.
by Paragon Embroidery Co. (Yokohama, Japan)
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Topic: Embroidery--Japan--Catalogs.
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Portfolio of original designs of ornamental iron work.
Portfolio of original designs of ornamental iron work.
by Robert Wood & Co. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Topics: Architectural ironwork--Catalogs, Decoration and ornament--Catalogs,...
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A midwife's tale : the life of Martha Ballard, based on her diary, 1785-1812
A midwife's tale : the life of Martha Ballard, based on her diary, 1785-1812
by Ulrich, Laurel
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 364-411)
Topics: Ballard, Martha, 1735-1812, Midwives, Midwifery, Sages-femmes
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Crabgrass frontier : the suburbanization of the United States
Crabgrass frontier : the suburbanization of the United States
by Jackson, Kenneth T
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topics: Suburbs, Suburban life, Housing, Vie de la banlieue, Banlieues, Logement, Suburbanisatie,...
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Secret knowledge
Secret knowledge
by Hockney, David.
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Topics: Painting -- Technique -- History, Drawing -- Technique -- History, Painting -- Technological...
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Made possible by
Made possible by
by Patricia Martin
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Topics: Corporate sponsorship., Fund raising -- Management., Marketing -- Management., Nonprofit...
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Wisconsin death trip
Wisconsin death trip
by Lesy, Michael, 1945- comp; Van Schaick, Charles
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Originally presented as the author's thesis, Rutgers
Topic: Depressions
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Pocket ref
Pocket ref
by Glover, Thomas J
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542 p. : 14 cm
Topics: Technology -- Tables, Science -- Tables
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Landscape Design
Landscape Design
by Elizabeth Barlow Rogers
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Topics: History of specific subjects, Landscape art & architecture, Landscape architecture,...
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Price list : Spring 1881.
Price list : Spring 1881.
by Henry Arthur & Co. (New York, N.Y.)
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Topic: Shoes--Catalogs.
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Orientalism
Orientalism
by Said, Edward W
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xi, 368 p. ; 25 cm
Topics: Orientalism, Imperialism, East and West, Asia -- Foreign public opinion, Occidental, Middle East --...
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The subversive stitch : embroidery and the making of the feminine
The subversive stitch : embroidery and the making of the feminine
by Parker, Rozsika
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Bibliography: p. 233-239
Topics: Embroidery, Women in art, Femininity
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Catalogue no. 13, spring and summer, 1875
Catalogue no. 13, spring and summer, 1875
by Montgomery Ward
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Topics: Household supplies--Catalogs, Dry-goods--Catalogs, Clothing and dress--Catalogs.
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Textile designs : two hundred years of European and American patterns for printed fabrics organized by motif, style, color, layout, and period
Textile designs : two hundred years of European and American patterns for printed fabrics organized by motif, style, color, layout, and period
by Meller, Susan
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464 p. : 31 cm
Topics: Textile design -- Themes, motives, Textile printing
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Batchelder tiles : a catalog of tile products made in Los Angeles, The
Batchelder tiles : a catalog of tile products made in Los Angeles, The
by Batchelder-Wilson Co.
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Topic: Tiles--Catalogs.
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The great cat massacre and other episodes in French cultural history
The great cat massacre and other episodes in French cultural history
by Darnton, Robert
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topics: National characteristics, French, Folklore
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Permanent furniture : for better built homes / Curtis Companies Service Bureau.
Permanent furniture : for better built homes / Curtis Companies Service Bureau.
by Curtis Companies
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Topics: Built-in furniture--Catalogs, Woodwork--Catalogs, Millwork (Woodwork)--Catalogs, Trade...
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Cheap amusements : working women and leisure in turn-of-the-century New York
Cheap amusements : working women and leisure in turn-of-the-century New York
by Peiss, Kathy Lee
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-235) and index
Topics: Social history, Women's studies, United States - State & Local - General, History: American,...
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Brunelleschi's dome : how a Renaissance genius reinvented architecture
Brunelleschi's dome : how a Renaissance genius reinvented architecture
by King, Ross, 1962-
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194 p. : 22 cm
Topics: Brunelleschi, Filippo, 1377-1446, Santa Maria del Fiore (Cathedral : Florence, Italy), Domes --...
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Ancient Greece : from prehistoric to Hellenistic times
Ancient Greece : from prehistoric to Hellenistic times
by Martin, Thomas R., 1947-
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xiii, 252 pages : 24 cm
Topics: Greece -- History -- To 146 B.C, Greece, Greece -- History -- 0-323, Greece -- Civilization
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The art of color : the subjective experience and objective rationale of color
The art of color : the subjective experience and objective rationale of color
by Itten, Johannes, 1888-1967; van Haagen, Ernst, translator
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Translation of: Kunst der Farbe
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Topics: Color, Painting, Aesthetics
Source: folio
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A history of graphic design
A history of graphic design
by Meggs, Philip B
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xiii, 510 p. : 28 cm
Topics: Graphic design (Typography) -- History, Book design -- History
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13th annual illustrated catalog, 1889 ... containing illustrations and prices of a few leading and staple styles of diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware, clocks, canes, umbrellas, opera glasses, gold spectacles, eye glasses, etc.
13th annual illustrated catalog, 1889 ... containing illustrations and prices of a few leading and staple styles of diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware, clocks, canes, umbrellas, opera glasses, gold spectacles, eye glasses, etc.
by Busiest House in America.
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Topics: Jewelry--Catalogs, Clocks and watches--Catalogs, Silverware--Catalogs, Goldwork--Catalogs,...
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Botanical illustration
Botanical illustration
by King, Ronald, 1914-
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Bibliography: p. 13
Topic: Botanical illustration
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Examples of historic ornament.
Examples of historic ornament.
by Prang Educational Company
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Topics: Decoration and ornament--History, Prints--Catalogs, Commercial catalogs--Prints.
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Catalogue no. 15 : R. Williamson
Catalogue no. 15 : R. Williamson
by R. Williamson & Company
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Topics: Electric lighting--Catalogs, Interior lighting--Catalogs, Glass lampshades--Catalogs
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Founding brothers : the revolutionary generation
Founding brothers : the revolutionary generation
by Ellis, Joseph J
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xi, 288 p. ; 25 cm
Topics: Statesmen -- United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes, Presidents -- United States -- Biography --...
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Interaction of color : text of the original edition with revised plate section
Interaction of color : text of the original edition with revised plate section
by Albers, Josef
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ix, 81 p., [4] leaves of plates : 21 cm
Topic: Color -- Study and teaching
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Introduction to museum work
Introduction to museum work
by Burcaw, George Ellis, 1921-
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topics: Museums, Museum techniques, Museumkunde, Museumbeheer, Musées, Muséologie, Museumskunde
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Wernicke system elastic book cases.
Wernicke system elastic book cases.
by Wernicke Co. (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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Topics: Bookcases--Catalogs, Furniture--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Bookcases, Trade catalogs--Furniture
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Illustrated catalogue of period ornaments for furniture
Illustrated catalogue of period ornaments for furniture
by Decorators Supply Co.
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Topics: Decoration and ornament, Architectural--Catalogs, Plasterwork, Decorative--Catalogs, Trade...
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The arts and crafts movement
The arts and crafts movement
by Blakesley, Rosalind P. (Rosalind Polly)
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272 pages : 30 cm
Topics: Arts and crafts movement -- History, Artes decorativas, Arts and crafts movement -- Histoire, Arts...
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How early America sounded
How early America sounded
by Rath, Richard Cullen
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xi, 227 p
Topics: Sound -- Social aspects -- United States -- History, Voice -- Social aspects -- United States --...
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A social history of American technology
A social history of American technology
by Cowan, Ruth Schwartz, 1941-
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x, 342 p. : 24 cm
Topic: Technology -- Social aspects -- United States -- History
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The perfect medium : photography and the occult
The perfect medium : photography and the occult
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287 p. : 30 cm
Topics: Spirit photography -- Exhibitions, Mediums -- Portraits -- Exhibitions, Photography, Artistic --...
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The corset : a cultural history
The corset : a cultural history
by Steele, Valerie
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vii, 199 p. : 29 cm
Topics: Corsets -- History, Corsets -- Social aspects, Clothing and dress -- Erotic aspects
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How to make lace.
How to make lace.
by Christie & Co. (New York, N.Y.)
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Topic: Lace and lace making--Catalogs
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Wallpaper samples.
Wallpaper samples.
by Sears, Roebuck and Company
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Topics: Wallpaper--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Wallpaper
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Forbidden archeology : the hidden history of the human race
Forbidden archeology : the hidden history of the human race
by Cremo, Michael A., 1948-
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xxxviii, 910 p. : 24 cm
Topics: Anthropology, Prehistoric, Human evolution
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The past is a foreign country
The past is a foreign country
by Lowenthal, David
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xxvii, 489 p. : 25 cm
Topics: History -- Philosophy, History
Source: removedNEL
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The scramble for Africa
The scramble for Africa
by Pakenham, Thomas, Hon
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Topics: Europe -- Colonies -- Africa -- History -- 19th century., Europe -- Colonies -- Africa -- History...
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Life in the English country house : a social and architectural history
Life in the English country house : a social and architectural history
by Girouard, Mark, 1931-
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v, 344 p. : 27 cm
Topics: Architecture and society -- Great Britain -- History, Country homes -- Great Britain -- History,...
Source: removedNEL
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A field guide to American houses
A field guide to American houses
by McAlester, Virginia, 1943-; McAlester, A. Lee (Arcie Lee), 1933-
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 501-510) and index
Topics: Architecture, Domestic, Architecture domestique
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R.H. Macy & Co.'s catalogue for 1877-8.
R.H. Macy & Co.'s catalogue for 1877-8.
by Macy's (Firm)
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Topics: Department stores--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Department stores.
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Limberts Holland Dutch arts and crafts furniture.
Limberts Holland Dutch arts and crafts furniture.
by Charles P. Limbert Co.
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Booklet no. 114.
Topics: Furniture Catalogs. Arts and crafts movement Catalogs. Cabinetmakers Catalogs, Trade catalogs...
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Historic preservation : an introduction to its history, principles, and practice
Historic preservation : an introduction to its history, principles, and practice
by Tyler, Norman
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254 p. : 24 cm
Topics: Historic preservation -- United States, Historic sites -- Conservation and restoration -- United...
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[Catalogue]
[Catalogue]
by Jacob & Josef Kohn (Firm)
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Topics: Bentwood furniture--Catalogs, Furniture--Austria--Catalogs, Trade catalogs--Bentwood furniture,...
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Pillars of the republic
Pillars of the republic
by Carl F. Kaestle
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Topics: Public schools -- United States -- History -- 18th century, Public schools -- United States --...
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The dictionary of fashion history
The dictionary of fashion history
by Cumming, Valerie
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xii, 286 pages : 25 cm
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Topics: Clothing and dress -- History -- Dictionaries, Fashion -- History -- Dictionaries, Clothing and...
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New York styles : fall and winter 1919-1920.
New York styles : fall and winter 1919-1920.
by Perry, Dame & Co.
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Topic: Clothing and dress--Catalogs.

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